WordPress sites depend heavily on plugins to add functionality such as contact forms, file uploads, payment features, and integrations. But when a plugin mishandles uploaded files, a seemingly ordinary website feature can become a direct path to server compromise. According to Cybersecurity News, a critical vulnerability in the Everest Forms WordPress plugin has exposed more
First seen on securityboulevard.com
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